Events in Cornwall

March 2010

1st Mar - 1st Jun Kayaking on the Helford

Throughout Spring, the National Trust will be holding various kayaking events on the picturesque Helford River. Price £25. To book a place on an event, or to find out more please call 01326 558424.
Booking is essential on 01326 558424. This event is suitable for Groups. More details will be made available when booking.
Please Contact Layla Astley on 01326 561407, or by email at Layla.Astley@Nationaltrust.org.uk

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1st Mar - 1st Jun Kayaking under the cliffs on the Lizard Peninsula

Throughout the Spring, from Monday 1st March to Tuesday 1st June the National Trust will be holding a number of kayaking events from Porthleven Harbour exploring the coast around the recently renovated Trewavas Mine engine houses and Rinsey Head or Loe bar and Gunwalloe. Price for all tickets is £25. The dates and times may vary depending on the tides, please call to enquire.
Booking is essential on 01326 558424. More information will be made available at the time of booking. Please contact Layla Astley on Tel. 01326 561407, or by email at Layla.Astley@Nationaltrust.org.uk

15th Mar - 16th Mar Showjumping Demonstration Evening and Training Clinic

Irish Showjumper Cian O'Connor is holding coaching clinics on the 15th and 16th March at Colraine Equestrian Centre in Truro. The clinics are open to all and bookings are on a first come, first served basis.

For more details please contact Zoe Gwennap on 01872 575080

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16th Mar An Evening with Cian O'Connor

Come to the Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth at 8pm on 16th March to find out more about the life and successful career of Irish Showjumper Cian O'Connor.

Tickets in advance £10 each. For more details please contact Pam Warren on 01209 313559.

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18th Mar - 20th Mar Mermaid of Zennor / Aurora's Wedding

Duchy Ballet present Mermaid of Zennor / Aurora's Wedding at the Hall for Cornwall between 18th and 20th March 2010 at 7.30pm with a matinee on Saturday at 2.00pm.

This year, Duchy Ballet presents two completely new dance choreographies based on two ancient fairy tales. One has its origins in Cornwall and the other in France but both belong in the folk memory with appeal to all generations.

Mermaid of Zennor has an original score composed by local musician, David Frost, and choreography by Lucy Graham. The Mermaid of Zennor will be working her magic on the audience in this danced interpretation of her intriguing story. Many discoveries will be made as the Mermaid's story unfolds both on land and beneath the sea.

The Sleeping Beauty (Aurora's Wedding) Duchy Ballet's talented young dancers will dance alongside guest artists trained at the Bolshoi Ballet in this glittering production performed to Tchaikovsky's music . Fairytale characters and fabulous jewels celebrate the wedding of Aurora and her handsome Prince after the jealous wicked fairy, Carabosse, is defeated by the ever-watchful Lilac Fairy.

TICKET PRICES: £17.50, £15.00 and children £12.00. FAMILY TICKETS: £53 AND £49. SCHOOL GROUPS: £6

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23rd Mar Endurance Horseriding at Gare, near Truro

The South West Endurance Horseriding Group are putting on extra training rides to raise funds to send the Endurance GB team to the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, USA.

The event is at Gare near Truro on March 23rd in which it will be possible to join in. For more information see www.endurancegbsouthwest.com.

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27th Mar - 3rd Apr Walk Scilly 2010

Nothing to do with John Cleese, the annual Walk Scilly event takes place this year between the 27th of March and the 3rd of April.
This seven day festival sees a series of themed guided walks taking place across the Islands. A variety of local experts lead over 20 walks, on topics such as archaeology and gardens, flora and fauna, castles and cliffs...
Walk Scilly is a unique showcase of the special environment of the Isles of Scilly. Many visitors come to Scilly unaware that the islands have the highest concentration of prehistoric burial sites anywhere in Britain. Offshore lie countless numbers of shipwrecks. There's truly something for everyone.
Additional talks and presentations will continue into the evenings, with a special opening night dinner/dance. On the last day a charity walk takes place around St Mary's, with the aim to involve as many locals and visitors as possible.

28th Mar British Summer Time Begins

(Clocks go forward at 1am GMT)

April 2010

3rd Apr - 5th Apr Trereife Easter Food and Craft Fair

The weekend kicks off at this historic Queen Anne manor house and its spectacular grounds on Saturday 3rd April with a series of cookery demonstrations and a programme of entertainment for young and old, as well as the opening of an exhibition by Romi Behrens and Alice Mumford in Trereife’s Gallery. Over the course of the weekend, visitors may browse quality art and craft from Cornish designer-makers, including work from Carol Scott of Viscar Pottery and Laura Cracknell of Making Waves Jewellery. A wide range of other local businesses will also be on show such as Rosemary’s Remedies, and organic skincare company and unusual plants and herbs from Trewidden Nursery near Penzance. Fairs at Trereife have developed a reputation for attracting some of the best local food suppliers, this is set to continue this year with 20 exhibitors such as Worthy Farm Cheeses, and new comers, Cornish Cuisine and Cornish County Meats. For those that are keen on a little tipple, The Atlantic Beer Company and Tregonebris and Polgoon Wines will be on hand to tickle your taste buds. This fine selection makes it the perfect opportunity to stock up on an array of fine food and drinks for the spring season.

One of the exciting new features this year includes the food demonstration marquee, hosting a fully equipped kitchen and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Well known local chefs, such as Sanjay Kumar, Head Chef from the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth will be preparing dishes from the produce on display by the food exhibitors. Using only the finest of local produce these chefs will show that Cornish is certainly best and will surely provide a culinary inspiration for your spring kitchen table. Throughout the Fair you will find a variety of home-made refreshments including cakes, crepes, soups, and local meat pasties, plus locally made ice-cream, and fruit juice squeezed as you watch to tempt your taste buds. Remember to bring your picnic blanket, or if you prefer, take a seat in Trereife’s Poet’s Cafe. And should the weather prove temperamental, rest assured that the event will be undercover.

5th Apr Gweek Food and Craft Fair - Easter Monday - April 5th

Gweek Food and Craft Fair, Easter Monday 5th April, Gweek Village Hall, 10am - 5pm. Free Entry, Disabled Access.

Over 20 stalls selling locally produced food and crafts including: apple juice, preserves, chutneys, dips and marinades, cheese, bread, cakes, hot & cold puddings, honey, veg & herbs, handmade dog biscuits, fudge, jewellery, woodturning, soap, fused glass, cards, prints, ironwork, textiles and much more.

There's an all day barbeque in aid of the Gweek Pantaloons and a raffle in aid of the RNLI to help them raise the funds needed to buy a new lifeboat for the Lizard. We will also have our popular offer of a slice of homemade cake and a drink from £1!!! We're next to the Seal Sanctuary so why not make a day of it!

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23rd Apr - 25th Apr Porthleven Food and Music Festival

A fantastic free family day out on 24th April, with over 50 food stalls; cooking demonstrations by six top chefs, (including the Festival patron, Antony Worral Thompson), live music and dancing all day and evening, a Hog Roast, Fish Barbecue, Skinners Bar and Samba Fancy Dress Parade - Creatures From Under the Sea. The Young Persons Festival has its own Cooking demonstrations, a Youth Band Showtime, a Skate Jam, Playrangers and much more. The Festival starts on the evening of Friday 23rd of April at 6pm with an Eden Project Lecture on Food Sustainability, followed by the very funny touring show: Charity Shop Cabaret at 8pm. The Festival ends on Sunday 25th with a Walk for Health round the village in aid of Shelter Box - followed by a series of talks on Attracting Bees to Your Garden, Wild Food Foraging, Easy Fish Preparation and Pasty Crimping for Beginners.

See the website for full details. Everything is free except tickets for Charity Shop Cabaret which can be booked on 01725 879 500 or on www.porthlevenfoodfestival.co.uk

24th Apr Camborne Trevithick Day

Camborne Trevithick Day is an annual day of celebration for the town of Camborne in Cornwall, United Kingdom, on the last Saturday in April.

Attractions include: Model Exhibitions, Vintage Vehicles (Traction Engines), Local school children in the Bal Maidens and Miners Dance led by Camborne Town Band, Performances by Local Male Voice Choirs, Concerts by Camborne Town Band and other local bands and much more.

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30th Apr - 3rd May Dive Fest 2010 - Pentewan Sands Holiday Park

Building on the success of last years event and once again taking place at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park on April 30th to May 3rd 2010, this promises to be the UK’s biggest diving event of the year. So what’s it all about?

Well, what do divers like doing most? Diving, of course, and that’s exactly what DIVE FEST is all about. There’s going to be diving, snorkelling and try dives. And that’s not all… There’s a party on the beach on the Saturday night, with a band, hog/lamb roast, dancing and a bonfire. Famous divers, will be speaking about their work and there will be films showing throughout the weekend. It’s an event for all the family with MCS beachcombing walks, volley ball and other beach games. There will be an underwater treasure hunt with some great prizes, as well as a photo competition and a buddy auction, with a chance to bid on a dive with several scuba celebs. Diving manufacturers will also be on hand to show their latest products and in some cases give you a chance to dive with their new kit. Winning entries to the British Underwater Image Festival will also be on view, and you’ll get the chance to pick your own favourite picture.
For more information and Early Bird Savings contact http://www.divefest.co.uk/

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May 2010

1st May Feast of Beltane

Beltane is the anglicized spelling of Bealtaine the Gaelic names for either the month of May or the festival that takes place on the first day of May.
There were similar festivals held at the same time in the other Celtic countries of Wales, Brittany and Cornwall. Bealtaine and Samhain were the leading terminal dates of the civil year in Ireland though the latter festival was the most important. The festival survives in folkloric practices in the Celtic Nations and the diaspora, and has experienced a degree of revival in recent decades.

1st May Padstow 'Obby 'Oss Day

The 1st of May is 'Obby 'Oss Day in Padstow. The Day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane - The spring festival dedicated to the return of the Celtic sun god Bel, that causes the crops to grow and the hours of daylight to lengthen.

The 'Obby 'Oss looks like a big black caped animal - thought to represent a stallion - with a strange mask and snapping jaws. Its strange (pagan) dance and the rhythm of the drum beat is quite mystical and infectious. The 'Obby 'Oss is led on by a 'Teaser' who dances around the 'Oss' and prods him with a special padded stick.

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8th May Helston Flora

The 8th of May is Flora Day in Helston. The Day celebrates the christian feast day of St. Michael.

Annually, on 8th May (except when the date falls on a Sunday or Monday - Monday being Market Day - when it is the preceding Saturday) Helston hosts the Furry Dance. On this day children from the local schools dance through the streets of Helston. Adults born in the parish, who have been invited, dance as well in one of three dances held over the day. The dwellings and shops of the town are festooned with bluebells, campion and whatever green foliage is available. Specific dances (not including the children's dance) go into and out of various private buildings and grounds. On the same day the "Hal an Tow", an enactment of St. George slaying of the dragon and celebration of the coming of spring, is performed upon the streets of the town. Both events indicate a pre Christian celebration of the passing of winter.

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9th May Spring Flowers At Kynance Cove

Undertake a guided botanical walk along the cliffs at Kynance in all their Spring glory between 10am and Noon on 9th May 2010. Led by a National Trust warden, you'll see some of the unique coastal and heath species, plus take in a spectacular view!
Booking is not necessary simply phone 01326 291052 for more information. Meet by the National Trust Car Park hut at Kynance car park. Price: All Tickets £2. Car park charges apply to non-members.
Contact: Rachel Holder, 01326 291052 or by email at rachel.holder@nationaltrust.org.uk

10th May - 15th May Calendar Girls

A strong cast of very well known names are set to appear on stage at Hall for Cornwall in Calendar Girls.

With the cast now confirmed, excitement is sure to build ahead of the arrival of this very popular and much acclaimed show in Truro. Calendar Girls features the acting talents of some well-known household names and acting heavyweights alongside at least one newcomer who is nonetheless highly popular! The confirmed cast is as follows:

•Elizabeth Bennett
•Gemma Craven
•Letitia Dean
•Anne Charleston
•Charlie Dimmock
•Sue Holderness
•Hannah Waterman
Dean Gaffney has the role of the photographer.

As you can see, the world of TV Soap is strongly represented, and Albert Square in particular, but what we at Hall for Cornwall find particularly exciting about this line-up is that it represents some very strong acting talent. Combined with a show acclaimed as both moving and uplifting, this cast promises a theatre experience unlike any other. We expect this show to sell out very quickly so early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are £11 (RV) and £27.50 plus a Theatre Fund payment. Call the box office on 01872 262466 to order the tickets.

13th May - 22nd May Daphne Du Maurier Festival, Fowey 2010

The 2010 Festival takes place from Thursday 13th to Saturday 22nd May, inclusive at Fowey. Now a highly successful festival in its own right, it just goes from strength to strength! A host of celebrities now frequent Fowey during May. Get your culture fix here.

Remember that each year tickets are snapped up eagerly. So, if you think you may wish to be involved this year, book your accommodation now to avoid disappointment!

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16th May Wedding Fair at the Eden Project

Brand new wedding fair at the world-famous Eden Project on Sunday 16th May 2010. This venue promises to be a superb location for brides-to-be. Free trasport from our dedicated car park down to the wedding fair by TukTuk!

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28th May - 31st May Run to the Sun 2010

The annual 'Run to the Sun' Festival at Newquay is now in its 23rd year.

An eclectic mix of Custom Cars, VW Camper vans along with one of the best dance festivals in Europe pulls the crowds in from all over the country and even the Continent. Book your accommodation now to avoid dissappointment.

As it says, its "...a proper festival, nothing coroprate or cumbersome... All about the atmosphere by the people for the people".

Highlights within the five different venues include Lisa Lashes, Kutski and Kid Kaos in the Main Arena on the 29th, along with some of Britain's funniest comedians. Experience the Silent Disco or chill out in the Morph Tent.
It's the place to be this Bank Holiday weekend!.

Book before 28th February 2010 and receive a 10% discount on the ticket price. The discount will be deducted on the order summary page.

June 2010

10th Jun - 12th Jun The Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge

The Royal Cornwall Show in June is a time when the whole county seems to come together to meet friends old and new and re-establish forgotten friendships.

Primarily an agricultural show the 'Royal Cornwall' has grown into something quite special. Over 125,000 people visited the Wadebridge Showground in North Cornwall last year, some to exhibit their livestock or latest machinery many, many others to see what is new and innovative in Cornwall. There's truly something to suit every taste. Some showcase their products and conduct a lot of business at the show, others just enjoy wandering through the various stalls and marquees.

The event is now in its 213th year, so they must be doing something right!

The Royal Cornwall should be the first date in everyone's diary. Its well worth a visit. Come this year and decide for yourselves!!

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19th Jun - 27th Jun Polperro Festival 2010

'Portrait of Polperro' - Past and Present

Just some of the events on during the week

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19th Jun - 20th Jun Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival

Come to Saltash in June for all things on the water and on dry land at the Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival.

There's plenty to do. Events include: Gig racing, a Craft Fair, a Continental themed market with loads of music and entertainment. There's truly something for everyone at the Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival.

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26th Jun Jack Johnson at The Eden Sessions 2010

Jack Johnson is the first confirmed headliner for 2010 and tickets will go on general release on Monday, February 8th at 6pm.

You can buy your tickets online from the Eden Sessions website or by calling the Box Office on 01726 811972. Mr. Johnson will be playing the magical Eden stage on Saturday June 26 2010. Tickets are £35 plus £5 booking fee - but get this - that also gets you entry into Eden during the day to experience the entire festival vibe, and the day after if you fancy coming back for further exploration.

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27th Jun Mika - Eden Sessions 27th June 2010

Colourful pop superstar Mika is the second headliner to be announced for the 2010 Eden Sessions.

Mika is one of the top-selling and most exciting artists of the past few years and his infectious brand of disco-pop and inimitable showmanship is sure to make for a memorable Eden Session.

Mika will play the magical Eden stage on Sunday June 27 2010.

Tickets are £35 plus £5 booking fee - but get this - that also gets you entry into Eden during the day to experience the entire festival vibe (more live music, massage, art, food, entertainment), and the day after if you fancy coming back for further exploration.

July 2010

2nd Jul The Eden Sessions - Doves Plus Mumford and Sons

Doves plus Mumford & Sons will play the magical Eden Sessions stage on Friday 2 July 2010.

Tickets are £35 plus £5 booking fee - and this gets you entry into Eden during the day to experience the entire festival vibe, with extra bands and entertainers playing around the site in the run-up to the main event and massage and alternative therapies on offer.

Your ticket also means you can come back to Eden the day after the gig if you fancy further exploration of the gardens, giant greenhouses and the like.

This session marks a return for Indie legends Doves, who played at the home of the world-famous Biomes in 2002.

Folk rock's newest stars Mumford & Sons - emerged from the prolific West London folk scene and have since wowed audiences with their top ten debut Sigh No More.

The Manchester band have released four studio albums since 2000 - Lost Souls, chart-toppers The Last Broadcast and Some Cities and last year's Kingdom of Rust.

Single releases have included There Goes the Fear, Black and White Town and Snowden. This April sees the release of The Places Between: The Best of Doves. Doves were nominated in the British Band category at this year's BRIT Awards and had their first two albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.

5th Jul - 9th Jul Romeo and Juliet

Brighton Little Theatre present ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare.
JULY 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 at 8 pm and JULY 7 & 9 at 2 pm.

Set in Shakespeare’s sixteenth century, this production of the classic tale of love and loss is as fresh today as it ever was .Whilst customs may change, the underlying themes of love, loyalty, deception and betrayal remain as recognisable as they were 400 years ago.

Brighton Little Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet retains the energy and physicality of the original and brings new insights to its many and complex story lines. It seeks to bring you an experience which is similar to that of the audience who first watched the Lord Chamberlain’s Men’s production of the play in 1595, and one which is just as topical and relevant as it was then. The two young people striving unsuccessfully to overcome the prejudice of an unjust society are as recognisable to a 21st century audience as they were in the 16th century.

This production pulls no punches in its exploration of the events which lead up to the final tragedy and will keep you on the edge of your seats, whilst retaining all of Shakespeare’s humour and love of language. Brighton Little Theatre presents us with a Romeo and Juliet which has it all including humour, tragedy, sex and violence all presented through a fast moving plot leading to a piercing climax.

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12th Jul Stithians Show

Held in the middle of July each year Stithians Show is the biggest one-day show in Cornwall.

Primarily an agricultural show, Stithians Show offers many things of interest to all. There are Steam, Vintage and classic Motorcycles, Tractors and Stationary Engines, a Rare Breeds Section as well as sections for Cattle, Cage Birds, Pigeons, Rabbits, Goats and Poultry. A Horticulture Section offers gardeners the chance to show off their vegetables and flowers and gain prizes. There will also be a number of craft stalls as well as karate and fly tieing demonstrations throughout the day rounded off by the Grand Evening Concert at 8pm.

17th Jul Camborne Show 2010

Camborne Show is primarily an agricultural show along the lines of the Royal Cornwall and Stithians Shows. Held atop the cliffs at Gwealavellan Farm, north of Camborne it is most easily reached by a free bus from the town.

The Show offers members of the general public as well as the townspeople a chance to mingle with members of the farming community. A large number of displays and craft stalls ensure that there is something of interest for everyone. There is Horsejumping, a Cattle Field, as well as the usual shopping opportunities. In past years there have been Falconry displays and sheepdogs showing off their skills, rounding up ducks. The marquees, house all manner of things to see, from Poultry and other Cage Birds to Goats and even some Llamas. Other tents house the Handicraft and Horticultural Sections where local people offer up their produce to be judged to gain that elusive First Prize card or rosette. Come along, you won't be disappointed!

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August 2010

4th Aug - 8th Aug Relentless Boardmasters 2010

The Relentless Boardmasters is the most complete event for lovers of music, surf and action sports. With 3 sites across Newquay offering surf, skate, bmx, daily live music acts and a music festival for 12,500 people the Relentless Boardmasters will be the highlight of the UK summer. Add to that a fresh injection of enthusiasm from exciting new deals with Relentless, the event will be taken to a new level.

For any news or updates on the Relentless Boardmasters please visit www.relentlessboardmasters.com

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7th Aug - 8th Aug Summer Fine Food, Art and Craft Fair

With a large marquee of art and craft stalls on the tennis lawn, and a selection of fine food stalls in the cobbled stable area of the house, you can expect an array of attractions, plus a variety of entertainment for children, with craft workshops, traditional fair ground and donkey rides. Spend the day wandering the woods, relaxing on the lawn, or picnicking in the walled garden, with home-made refreshments available including cakes, crepes, soups, tortilla wraps and local meat pasties, plus locally made ice-cream, fruit juice squeezed as you watch, and even a Cornish beer stall to tempt your taste buds.

Remember to bring your picnic blanket, or if you prefer, take a seat in Trereife's Poet's Cafe. And should the weather prove temperamental, rest assured that the event will be undercover.

21st Aug - 22nd Aug Cornwall Design Fair in association with Hidden Art

We are delighted to announce that The Design Fair in association with Hidden Art will return to the glorious setting of Trereife House from 21-22 August. The event is a true celebration of the quality and diversity of contemporary Cornish design and offers the public a fantastic chance to buy direct from the maker. The inaugural Design Fair in 2006 was a first for Cornwall, attracting over 3,000 visitors from across the country. The Hidden Art Cornwall Design Fair will present contemporary design from over 80 designer-makers, with a wide range of furniture, interior products, ceramics, glass, lighting, jewellery, textiles and fashion accessories for sale.

23rd Aug - 27th Aug Lark Rise at the Minack Theatre

Tower Theatre present LARK RISE, by Keith Dewhurst, based on Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson.
AUGUST 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 8 pm and AUGUST 25 & 27 at 2 pm.

Flora Thompson’s much loved books are brought vividly to life in a heart-warming celebration of English rural life in the 1880s..

Using lively folk music and rich cast of characters, it evokes, during a day of harvest, a vanishing world of agricultural customs seen through the eyes of young Laura.

September 2010

11th Sep - 25th Sep St. Ives September Festival

Music, Dance, Performance Workshops, and so much more at the fabulous St. Ives September Festival.
Previous Artists include: Seth Lakeman, Nerina Pallot, Show of Hands, The Bootleg Beatles and The Blues Band.

Spend the day on any of St Ives' great beaches, spend the evening topping up your culture credentials, but remember this is a very popular event indeed so book your accommodation NOW!

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24th Sep - 26th Sep Cornwall Food and Drink Festival

Come to the seventh Cornwall Food and Drink Festival. Always guaranteed to create a buzz, it is the largest event anywhere dedicated to Cornish food and drink and this year it's even bigger and more action-packed than ever. It's more than pasties and pints!

There will be plenty of fun for all, with so much going on that you can make a real day of it - for the whole family. Unlike many food and drink festivals these days, entry to ours is free and there is no charge for any of the professional demonstrations and activities. At this year's festival you will see farmers, artisans and acclaimed chefs, all from Cornwall, demonstrating the dedication, skill and hard work that have created that well deserved reputation.

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October 2010

14th Oct - 17th Oct Falmouth Oyster Festival 2010

Embarking on its fourteenth year, Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season, the diversity and quality of Cornish Seafood and in particular, one of the last remaining traditional oyster fisheries, dredging by sail and hand punt.

STOP PRESS: Dates now confirmed as 14-17 October 2010.

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November 2010

8th Nov - 13th Nov Camborne Music Festival 2010

The Festival was re-founded in 1970, following on from the original Camborne Wesley Eisteddfod. The Festival is held each November (usually the second or third week) and runs from Monday morning through to Saturday evening.
Competitors, who must be amateur (i.e. who do not derive their main source of income from the discipline being entered), compete in classes of an appropriate standard and are assessed and marked by a professional adjudicator, who has been specially selected to give helpful advice to improve the performances.

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20th Nov - 21st Nov Trereife Christmas Gifts Fair

The weekend kicks off in magical style with a series of demonstrations and a programme of entertainment, as well as an art exhibition in the Gallery. The Craft Fair will take place all under cover in heated marquees and over the course of the weekend, visitors may browse a range of quality art and craft. A selection of local food suppliers will be on hand to tickle your taste buds, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up on an array of fine foods and drinks for the festive season. Poet's Cafe will also be serving a selection of homemade refreshments. Should you fancy a diversion from the Christmas gift buying and nibbles, Tim Le Grice will be conducting tours of his historic home, allowing visitors to absorb Trereife's extensive history while supping on a glass of mulled wine.

December 2010

11th Dec - 2nd Jan The Mousehole Lights

The 2010 ‘switch-on’ will be held on Saturday 11th December at 7.30pm.

There will be the usual open-air Carolaire service at the entrance to the North Quay. The ‘Carolaire Choir’, comprising of the Mousehole Male Voice Choir and members of the Mousehole Chapel Choir, together with the Pendeen Silver Band, will lead the community singing.

The Carolaire service takes between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the weather.

From Sunday 12th December to Sunday 2nd January the lights will be switched on from 5pm approximately until 11pm, with the exception on Saturday 18th December when the lights will be switched off from 8pm – 9pm in remembrance of the crews of the Solomon Browne lifeboat and Union Star coaster.

The last night of the Christmas lights will be Sunday 2nd January 2011.

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